Apple releases iOS 12.5, bringing Exposure Notification to older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5, an update that brings coronavirus Exposure Notification and security updates to older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple updates Privacy website alongside App Store 'nutrition labels'

Apple has updated its privacy-related pages on its website, with the changes this time focusing on the App Store's new privacy nutrition labels, notifications advising of the kind of user data the app may consume or share.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple makes tvOS 14.3 update available, including Apple Fitness+ support, new content navigation

Apple has released tvOS 14.3 to the public with the Fitness app and improved Apple TV+ content navigation in the TV app.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 12

Apple releases watchOS 7.2 with better ECG and Apple Fitness+

Apple has released watchOS 7.2 to the public with an improved ECG function and support for Apple Fitness+.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 19

iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 now available with ProRAW, Apple Fitness+, AirPods Max support

Apple has released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public with ProRAW, Shortcuts updates, and compatibility for AirPods Max and Apple Fitness+.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 18

iPhone 12 Pro models showing strength in China as demand peaks in US

Availability data tracked by investment bank UBS suggests that there is strong demand for the higher-end iPhone 12 Pro models in China, though demand may have already peaked in the U.S.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple highlights apps optimized for new M1 Macs

Apple has released a curated list of apps designed to shine when run on its new line of Apple Silicon M1 Macs, including big names like Adobe Lightroom, Twitter, and Pixelmator Pro.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 2

Green Monday deals: $109 AirPods, $299 iPad, M1 Macs from $625, $2,099 16" MacBook Pro, more

Green Monday sales includes dozens of Apple deals on popular gift ideas, with many items in stock and scheduled to arrive before Christmas.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Chrome may be slowing down your Mac - here's how to delete it entirely

As popular as it is, Chrome causes problems on Macs. If you're having difficulties with your Mac running slowly, Chrome update routines and support libraries may be the culprit — again. Here's how to uninstall it, and remove all the files Google keeps on your drive.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

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Exclusive: Molekule CEO Jaya Rao talks about implementing Apple's HomeKit

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 4

Shazam beta now available on the web alongside new Shazam app update

Apple's Shazam gets a UI overhaul in its newest update, making it even easier for users to identify their favorite songs with just the tap of a button.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

Two 'iPhone 13' models to use LTPO displays to achieve 120Hz refresh rate

A report suggests that the "iPhone 13" will have two models with LTPO displays which will enable 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates for the first time on iPhone.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

iPhone 12 Pro Max demand waning, iPhone 12 Pro now most popular model

Consumer demand for the iPhone 12 Pro is continuing to strain available supply, while demand for the iPhone 12 Pro Max is moderating, according to JP Morgan.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Holiday deal: save 15% on every accessory at Twelve South

Premium accessory maker Twelve South is offering 15% off everything in its store with an exclusive coupon for AppleInsider readers.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Apple climbs to number two in annual 'Top Managed Company' list

Apple continues to rank highly on Drucker's best-managed company list, rising from third- to second-best in the last year, second to only Microsoft.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 10

Apple temporarily halts iPhone production at Wistron after workers riot, pending probe

Apple is investigating whether the riot was caused by its Taiwanese iPhone assembler Wistron breaking guidelines over staff pay and working conditions.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 18

Google suffered hour-long wide outage in nearly every service, cause unknown

On Monday morning, a large percentage of Google service users worldwide were unable to use services while logged in, spanning YouTube, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Classroom, and more.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 18

Apple TV+ scrapped show based on Gawker after Tim Cook heard about it

Apple reportedly killed an Apple TV+ series chronicling the rise of Gawker Media after CEO Tim Cook personally intervened, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 35

Foreign hackers breach US Treasury Department

The U.S. Treasury Department and Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration have been breached by hackers working for a foreign government, possibly Russia, stealing unknown data in an embarrassing security issue for the U.S. government.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 41

Child spends $16K on iPad game in-app purchases

Over the summer of 2020, a six-year-old spent over $16,000 in the App Store, on in-app purchases for the iPad version of Sega's "Sonic Forces."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 100

Amazon issues fresh deals on Apple Watch Series 6, SE for Green Monday

Amazon is pulling out all the stops to earn your holiday shopping dollars by slashing prices on Apple Watches, including the new Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6, with fresh deals leading up to Green Monday.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Google tests Dark Mode support for browser search results

Users of Google search may soon see it in a new light, with the search giant finally testing out adding a dark mode to its search results, one that could possibly match the rest of a Mac or iPhone's interface.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Nomad Sport Strap review: a more rugged alternative to Apple's

Nomad's latest Apple Watch band is a reimagined active lifestyle option that is comfortable, easy to connect, and puts off a more rugged aesthetic.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 9

Apple Watch ECG will soon work at higher heart rates of up to 150BPM

The Apple Watch will soon be able to detect atrial fibrillation via the ECG function at higher heart rates than at present, potentially allowing for someone who was working out to use the app without relaxing beforehand.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Tim Cook urges world to move to a 'carbon-neutral economy'

Apple CEO Tim Cook used his speech at the UN Climate Ambition Summit to highlight the company's initiatives to be greener, as well as encouraging others to push for a "carbon-neutral economy."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Lower TSMC 5nm chip production isn't from low iPhone 12 demand, says Ming-Chi Kuo

The market shouldn't pay too much attention to how much of TSMC's 5nm production is utilized by Apple, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests, with changes in production likely to be more due to seasonality than unexpectedly low iPhone 12 demand.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Year-end coupon: save $100 to $150 on these upgraded M1 MacBook Air laptops

The best MacBook Air deals are available exclusively at AppleInsider where readers can save $100 to $150 instantly on upgraded models with coupon.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Top deal: M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM drops to $799 ($100 off)

Apple's new M1 Mac mini is proving to be a popular entry point into the Mac lineup this holiday season, and shoppers looking for a well-equipped model can save an impressive $100 to $150 on units with 16GB of memory.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Users complain of missing message alerts in iOS 14

A number of iPhone users are having issues receiving notifications from Messages in a timely manner in iOS 14, with users not being informed via an alert or a red badge that there are unread messages waiting for them.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Workers riot at Wistron iPhone plant in India over shorted pay

Employees in an iPhone production facility in India became violent on Saturday, over claims workers are not being paid what they were allegedly promised by Apple assembly partner Wistron.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 44

Apple CFO Luca Maestri, Jony Ive supposed prospects in Ferrari CEO hunt

Storied Italian automaker Ferrari is reportedly eyeing one current and one former Apple executive to replace outgoing CEO Louis Camilleri, who abruptly retired on Thursday due to personal reasons.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 22

Oracle will move headquarters to Texas from California

Oracle on Friday announced that it would be moving its headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area in California to Austin, Texas.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 62

Apple confirms 2021 Apple Pay launch in Mexico

Apple has confirmed on its website that support for Apple Pay in Mexico will arrive sometime in 2021.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Cellebrite and other iPhone hacking tools purchased by U.S. public schools

U.S. public schools are acquiring forensic tools meant for police and military use to hack into student and faculty iPhones across the U.S.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 38

How to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' on Apple TV+

Although the famous Charlie Brown Christmas special will exclusively be on Apple TV+ this year, it will be free to watch for a limited period.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Here's where Apple, Tesla and Amazon stood when they hit a $600B market cap

Automaker Tesla has managed to hit a $600 billion market capitalization with a much smaller business than Apple and Amazon when they crossed the same threshold, Morgan Stanley says.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

There's still time to get Apple's latest iPad for $299

Holiday deals on Apple's 8th Generation iPad offer $30 in savings at Amazon while supplies last.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

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